Flag of AfghanistanArms & ArmorKnives18th–19th century

Artwork Details

TitleKnife (Khyber) with Sheath
MediumSteel, gold, ivory, leather, silver, wood
DimensionsL. with sheath 36 1/2 in. (92.7 cm); L. without sheath 31 3/4 in. (80.6 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 13.8 oz. (844.8 g); Wt. of sheath 11.9 oz. (337.4 g)
ClassificationKnives
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th–19th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureAfghan
Date Range1701 – 1900